Articles & Career Tips

Career Counselor or Career Coach?

If you’re in a career transition or looking for a new job, and want some assistance in the process, which one would you choose: a career counselor or a career coach?  Let’s try to distinguish between the two. Career Counselor … Continue reading

Social Media as a Job Search Tool

Although interacting with employers and colleagues face to face is an excellent way to make connections and find out about job opportunities, social media has become another excellent, fun and time-saving way to connect with people who may be able … Continue reading

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Interviewing For a Job – Tips to Know Before the Interview

The interview is one of the most important aspects of acquiring a new job or career. Resumes, cover letters, and networking are all important job seeking skills, but the skills most closely connected to getting a job offer are interviewing … Continue reading

How to Get Job References

If you’re looking for a job, you will need to have references to give a prospective employer.  Many employers will ask for them in the first interview, but sometimes you’ll be surprised if they don’t.  That might mean that they’re not … Continue reading

Tips for Working with Human Resources (HR)

Unless clients are looking for a position in Human Resources (HR), career coaches often advise them to bypass HR and directly contact the hiring manager in the department where they want to land a job.  Very good advice, most of … Continue reading